Casualty ward

BALLYMACAD fieldmaster Ken Farrelly was sporting a fractured wrist, John Lyons of the Louth Foxhounds a fractured thumb and Ballymacad huntsman Kevin Donahoe a severed tendon while out on foot following the Louth Foxhounds at Grangegeeth.

Hunt swap

THE Fingal Harriers travelled south to their friends in the Island Hunt last weekend to enjoy a joint meet at Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford. Followers young and old, local and from further afield were reported to have had a great day out.

Side saddle race

THE Tipperary Foxhounds point-to-point at Lisronagh on December 4th will feature a ladies’ side saddle race, open to non-thoroughbred horses and lady riders over 18 only. The closing date for entries is Friday, November 25th. Contact Jacqui Freyne on 087-2629950 to enter.

Careful now

Jack Lord and ‘Lola’, jumping a fence at Rahinston Farm and Stud hosted annual Childrens Meet at Summerhill, Co. Meath. at Rahinston Farm and Stud hosted annual Childrens Meet at Summerhill, Co Meath.

Tatler magazine

SEVERAL Irish hunting packs featured in the November issue of Tatler magazine, including the Scarteen, Galway Blazers, Stonehall Harriers and the County Limerick. ‘Why hunting in Ireland is so extraordinary’ was written by Eve Jones.

m and Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath last weekend